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Sapa
Sapa is rated as one of the most dramatic nature mountain sites in the northeast of Vietnam. It lies at an altitude of about 1500 meters above sea level; the annual temperature in Sapa town is 15.4°C with a maximum of 29.4°C. Therefore, it is highly seasonal with a subtropical climate and an ideal place to visit in the summer.
Sapa is the home to many minority traditional tribal villages, primary the Black Hmong and Dao tribespeople and you can trek through their villages to understand more about the unique local customs.
Visiting Sapa in the summer, you will have a chance to admire the breathtaking view of terraced rice fields. They will turn green to yellow for harvesting season. So stunning! To get the amazing view, immerse into the pleasant atmosphere or record the images of Sapa town, tourists can go to Tram Ton Pass or Heaven’s Gate – the highest mountain pass in Vietnam.
Halong Bay
Listed as one of 7 Natural Wonders of the World as well as recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 with over 1,600 limestone islands and cliffs, Halong Bay deserves to be one of your best destinations if you intend to travel to Vietnam in summer. With aqua green water, cool countless caves and unique grottoes resembling a fantastic scene, your summer trip will become more awesome than ever.
In high tourism season, cruises and hotels are usually full or must be booked in advance. On the contrary, it is easy to find the affordable options and prices are much more appealing because of less demand for hotels and flights in the summer. Additionally, the atmosphere in a key destination like Ha Long Bay is more peaceful and relaxed and gives a greater opportunity to get immersed in the local culture. In the morning, let’s watch the lapping waves, enjoy the fresh sea air and the gentle breeze as well as savor spectacular ocean sunrise.
Nha Trang Beach
Nha Trang, a delightful city of the economy, culture, and tourism is generally recognized as the biggest stunning beach destination in Vietnam. The 6-kilometer beach is extremely pretty, full of sparkling white sand and clear blue water, combining with the vast blue sky at the faraway horizon, which makes up a spectacular nature picturesque.
This is also a prominent place for scuba divaholic people who want to have a perfect visibility about the charming coral and the beauty of thousands of multi-color fishes. There are also many summer activities such as windsurfing, parasailing, undersea walking, and flyboarding you can enjoy. Sometimes, you may be stuck in rain but most of the rainfall is short, heavy downpours last a relatively short time and after all, you deserve to have better services than ever and gain new amazing experiences.
Phu Quoc Island
Way down in southern Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is a biggest pristine and beautiful island travelers cannot ignore for a summer in Vietnam. Because of its natural and undeveloped island, Phu Quoc is endorsed as a dreamy place, one of top best beach in vietnam with white sandy beaches and the surrounding splendid coral reefs under the translucent water.
The most famous spots in Phu Quoc are Khem Beach, Sao Beach, and Ham Ninh fishing village. Especially, scuba diving service is readily available here, creating a perfect condition and giving a perfect summer trip as well for tourists to discover and admire the beauty of life under the sea.
Da Lat
Lying in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam (Lang Biang Highlands), Lam Dong province and located 1,500m above the sea level and covered by green forests, Da Lat is the green carpet and has four seasons in one day. This is also the reason why Da Lat is extremely famous for mild weather with an average temperature of 18°C – 21°C, highest as 30°C and lowest as 5°C.Da Lat is featured on a series of green pine-covered hills, a silent small lake in the center, a set of flower gardens and French-style architecture. Some poetic and romantic places you cannot leave off when visiting Da Lat are Valley of Love, Lake of Sighs, Xuan Huong Lake and Da Lat Flower Park. Besides, tourists have a chance to enjoy the best mountain hiking and biking, to have a look at the summer home of Bao Dai - the last King of Vietnam.